Shadows of Hyrule (Link x Male Reader)
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After an age of lasting peace, Hyrule has flourished, but even the most beautiful gardens can succumb to rot and plague. The darkness can only be purged by a new hero and his cursed guide. [Written as part of Linktober 2025]
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